CHAPTER 765: CHAPTER 761 SEIZURE (FIRST UPDATE)

This time, Mu Dade seemed to have saved the third branch from a crisis.

However, Mu Shuangshuang didn’t let go of the grudge between the main branch and herself just because of this small gain.

The main branch is the most cunning among the branches of the Old Mu Family. Particularly, the things that Mu Dade does, Mu Shuangshuang finds hard to even speak about.

After the meeting ended, the people from the third branch returned to the third branch.

Other members of the Old Mu Family gathered together.

Mrs. Lin was the first to start criticizing Mu Shuangshuang: "Look at them, look at them, this Shuang girl from the third branch, she’s so arrogant. Isn’t she just cooking a meal?

Why is she so cocky? If one didn’t know better, they’d think she could turn water into gold. Dad, Brother, you both tolerate that awful girl, but I can’t anymore."

"Second sister-in-law, let’s move past this. Shuangshuang is a child, and her decisions are inevitably not perfect. Moreover, the third branch has split off, them coming to help is already quite commendable."

Mu Dade began to play the role of understanding and righteous again.

The other members of the Old Mu Family fell for it, especially Old Mrs. Mu, who had made up her mind to let Mu Shuangshuang suffer tomorrow.

In the blink of an eye, it was the engagement banquet the next day.

The entire Old Mu Family was bustling with activity.

There hadn’t been a happy occasion for the Old Mu Family in a long time. This time, even though it was just an engagement, people needed to be invited for a feast, so it was no small thing.

Mu Shuangshuang and Mu Qingqing were arranged to serve tea to the villagers, with two big stoves nearby, waiting for one kettle to be emptied and then boiling another.

Old Mrs. Mu had instructed them, the two little girls only needed to attend to the stoves and ensure a continuous supply of hot water.

Mu Qingqing, working with Mu Shuangshuang, did not show her a pleasant face.

She still resented the incident at the town’s clinic, holding a grudge against Mu Shuangshuang.

After a while, Mu Qingqing said, "I want to see Aunt get dressed, you stay here and watch the stoves."

Mu Qingqing’s words didn’t sound like a request but rather like an order.

"Why should I stay here? Why don’t you say you’ll watch the stoves, and I’ll go see Aunt?" Mu Shuangshuang asked Mu Qingqing.

"Because Aunt doesn’t want to see you. Look at you, what you’re wearing, anyone would think you’re begging for food somewhere." Mu Qingqing replied.

Mu Shuangshuang was actually wearing just ordinary clothes today.

She had several new clothes but only wore them for people she liked. For someone like Mu Xiangxiang, not giving her patched clothes was already kind.

In contrast, Mu Qingqing, no one knew where she got those clothes, an orange silk dress that looked expensive in style and fabric.

It was likely worth more than one or two silver coins, but why did Mu Qingqing have it?

Mu Shuangshuang was well aware of the second branch’s situation. There was some silver, but it definitely couldn’t afford such clothes.

And if there was, Mrs. Lin and Mu Dazhong would surely keep it for themselves to buy clothes, it wouldn’t come to Mu Qingqing, a daughter.

Moreover, when Mu Dalang got married, the second couple didn’t bring out anything nice, so there must be something fishy!

The more Mu Shuangshuang thought, the more she felt there was an issue.

She wanted to follow Mu Qingqing to see how Old Mrs. Mu would react to Mu Qingqing’s clothes later.

Just then, Mrs. Liu came over.

Mu Qingqing asked Mrs. Liu to watch the stove, and Mrs. Liu agreed, giving Mu Shuangshuang the chance to follow Mu Qingqing to the backyard.

In the backyard, there were quite a few people gathered, all waiting to see Mu Xiangxiang.

The matter of Mu Xiangxiang being mute hadn’t been told to the villagers. Old Mrs. Mu had calmed Mu Xiangxiang, telling her not to speak unless necessary.

This way, the villagers didn’t know.

Inside the room, Mu Xiangxiang was applying layer after layer of rouge and powder on her face, which was already pale, making it look like chalk.

Along with those red lips, it was a disaster scene.

The people present didn’t really want to stay but found it necessary to say some congratulatory words due to Mu Dade’s presence.

"Oh dear, Xiangxiang girl, she really looks like she’s blessed, not only beautiful but marrying a wealthy person, so envious." One of the women said.

Those words hit Old Mrs. Mu’s sweet spot, she listened, smiling wide.

A mother always finds her daughter beautiful.

Old Mrs. Mu also felt Mu Xiangxiang’s outfit looked good, especially that little face, no one’s daughter could compare to hers.

"Xiangxiang, are you tired? Should mommy cushion the bed for you and let you sleep a while?"

Old Mrs. Mu was afraid Mu Xiangxiang would be tired, frequently asking her this and that.

Perhaps after that incident, Mu Xiangxiang had toned down and was listening to Old Mrs. Mu today, without saying anything.

But she kept occasionally glancing outside, seemingly waiting for someone to come.

Mu Xiangxiang obediently shook her head, and Old Mrs. Mu felt overjoyed.

After a while, Mu Qingqing entered Mu Xiangxiang’s room.

Mu Xiangxiang’s eyes lit up, her mind filled with scheming.

The once obedient Mu Xiangxiang started to cry and make a fuss, pointing at Mu Qingqing’s clothes and yelling nonstop.

Old Mrs. Mu was momentarily unsure of the meaning, but Mu Qingqing kept retreating.

Seeing Mu Xiangxiang, she suddenly had a bad premonition.

"Grandma, Aunt, I just came to look, I’m heading back to boil water." Mu Qingqing turned to leave.

But was grabbed by Old Mrs. Mu by the collar.

"Where does a brat like you get such fine material clothes? Tell me, you didn’t steal my money, did you?" Old Mrs. Mu asked.

Mu Qingqing shook her head vigorously. "Grandma, no, this was given to me by my uncle, and my mom passed it down to me." Mu Qingqing said.

"Humph, that rotten uncle of yours, always losing money in business, do you think I’d believe that?"

"You better explain today, or I’ll strip your skin!"

Old Mrs. Mu began criticizing Mu Qingqing in front of the people outside.

The others watched feeling it was excessive, but it was ultimately a family matter.

The sensible ones left, leaving just the Old Mu Family members.

Mrs. Lin never showed up, leaving Mu Qingqing isolated.

Her clothes were tightly held, she was pressed down hard by Old Mrs. Mu.

Suddenly, Mu Xiangxiang started touching Mu Qingqing’s clothes with a liking expression.

"Xiangxiang, you like these clothes?" Old Mrs. Mu asked.

Mu Xiangxiang nodded heavily.

"You heard her, Qing girl! Your aunt likes your clothes, will you take them off yourself or should I do it for you?" Old Mrs. Mu also liked Mu Qingqing’s clothes.

Wearing them on Mu Qingqing was simply a waste.

"Grandma, these clothes aren’t valuable, it’s a birthday gift from my uncle, I..."

Mu Qingqing was about to argue, but Old Mrs. Mu’s hand was already twisting Mu Qingqing’s arm, causing her to scream.